Weekend Cable Beret

Basic Skills Necessary:

You will need to be able to: knit in the round using double pointed needles, purl, cast on, cast off, make one stitch, make a simple cable ( instructions included in pattern), knit two stiches together

Pattern Description:

This hat was designed to complement a pair of cable handwarmers.

A flattering style to suit most women.

This simple beret knits up quickly in chunky weight yarn.

The headband is knitted first to fit comfortably around the preferred head circumference.

Then stitches are picked up from along the edge of the band tomake the crown which is knitted in the round on double pointed needles.

I love this pattern. It's very straightforward and knits up really quickly. I've had so many compliments about mine I've now made 7 of them for friends,and family!! I think I could probably do it in my sleep!! The cable headband makes a real feature and thinking of adapting rows 5-11 to include moss stitch squares. Thank you xxx

Do you think this pattern is suitable for beginners? I'm a bit new to knitting and don't always understand the directions of patterns, although I tend to figure it out. I've cabled before, but I'm not sure how difficult this project will be! The hats look beautiful and I would love to make one.

Julia, what a beautiful pattern. I fell in love with it at first sight, purchased it and am now making my 6th version of it! I have used the Rialto Chunky yarn which is wonderful and am currently trying it with Lion Brand Alpine Wool, which is bulkier but I'm hoping for a fuller result. As a beginner I struggled at first with picking up the stitches from the band, but have conquered that technique and am now very comfortable with it. I like to pick up 100 stitches (or a multiple of 5) using a circular needle, only transferring to DPN's when it becomes absolutely necessary due to the decreasing size. My only concern is that the pleats, or puckers, don't seem to fall as nicely as yours! Nevertheless I will continue making this hat and improving my technique as I go. Thank you so much!

This is a great pattern. Being able to adjust the size to fit your head is something most patterns don't offer. I appreciate the creator answering my questions so rapidly. I love the end result and have gotten many compliments on the hat. I will definitely make more.

I'm in the process of knitting this hat. This is my first time knitting cables and the pattern is very straightforward and easy. Its turning out great! I will definitely make more in different colors - very quick knit. Thanks!

Cathi's right - this is 4 different suggestions for yarn that will work. One of them, the DB Donegal Tweed Aran, requires that you knit with two strands held together as though they were one; the other three are single strand. Choose of the four options, or another bulky yarn that knits up at 3.5 stitches per inch.

You can purchase it right here on Craftsy's site. It is a PDF pattern so once you buy it, you can download it immediately and begin knitting. Just click on the button to put it into your cart, then you can pay online. Hope that helps.